168.253.224.242
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Lydia Phiri |
| ASN | AS36913 |
| Network Name | 168.253.224.0 - 168.253.231.255 |
| CIDR Block | 168.253.224.0/21 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | MW |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | metmalawi.gov.mw |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | www.metmalawi.gov.mwmetmalawi.gov.mwcosmo.metmalawi.gov.mwmetmalawi.gov.mwwww.metmalawi.gov.mwmaproom.metmalawi.gov.mwmetmalawi.gov.mwcosmo.metmalawi.gov.mw |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | 0/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | www.metmalawi.gov.mw |
| Valid From | 2026-07-19T03:41:38+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-10-17T03:41:37+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha384ECDSA |
| Validity Period | 89 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS36913 |
| Network Prefix | 168.253.224.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 40% | 2 | 11 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 37% | 2 | 14 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 20% | 10 | 32 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 15:24:24 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-29 20:35:32 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-29 15:10:19 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 50 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 168.253.224.242
Who owns the IP address 168.253.224.242?
168.253.224.242 is registered to Lydia Phiri. The address falls within the 168.253.224.0/21 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 168.253.224.242 located?
Geolocation data places 168.253.224.242 in London, ENG, United Kingdom. The local time zone is Europe/London. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 168.253.224.242 malicious or safe?
168.253.224.242 currently carries a high risk assessment, meaning indicators associated with malicious or abusive activity have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 168.253.224.242?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 168.253.224.242 is metmalawi.gov.mw. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 168.253.224.242?
Responsive ports observed on 168.253.224.242 include 80, 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.